Corporate MRO Buyer

Your Opportunity

The Supply Chain team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. These personnel can analyze production metrics against market needs in Supply & Demand Planning, focus on product transportation through Logistics, procure goods and services, or ensure the shelves of your local grocery store are stocked by Direct Store Delivery. The Corporate MRO Buyer is responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures. This position optimizes price, delivery and terms in accordance with all policies.

Core Responsibilities

• Creates purchase requisitions.
• Rationalizes inventory positions to optimize corporate working capital.
• Evaluates existing suppliers and makes recommendations on new suppliers.
• Assists in managing the RFQ and RFP process to determine commodity price and length of strategic agreements.
• Issues purchase orders; follows up and expedites as necessary.
• Identifies potential suppliers and issues requests for quotations.
• Monitors market trends and conditions.
• Participate in brainstorming across various facilities.
• May facilitate weekly calls, publishes meeting recaps, and follow-ups as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and oral formats.
• Strong planning, organization, and execution skills.
• Knowledge of ERP or MRP systems, Internet, Spreadsheet, Word and Excel software.
• P.M., A.P.P. or APICS certification.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Must have a solid understanding of production planning within an MRP system.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• 20% travel required.

Salary Range

The expected pay range for this position is $55,000 - $82,500 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations.